Thread: Intro Section - Midget self only viewing intro

Dunno if this suggestion came up in the past, I've searched but nothing found.

What I want suggest here, it may be rejected from the start, or it couldn't be possible implemented, but I want to share it as in my point of view it could be helpful.



I want to suggest that, the midgets (im referring only to midgets, for the rest of members will be as normal) should be able to see only and only their Introduction, and like that should remove any doubt off the intro team and workers, about a specific introduction.

Instantly, the chances of a duplicate info/speedtest/proofs would be removed, as the midgets have no right to see other intros.

This idea came up when I noticed some of the midgets, lurking on other intros.

i'm in between...i like the idea of looking other intros and learning from them (mostly so that i wouldn't make the same mistakes). and if you took away that guidance, you probably would double the time (if not time, then double the mistakes) those midgets try to make their first post.

it "could" work if we have an example for them to look at. maybe?

Remember, guests are able to see the 10% Giveaway forum so even if you restrict the starting userclass, they could simply log out and steal the proofs/speed tests/what-have-you from the 10% section. If someone really intends to cheat just to get into this forum, they will find a way. It's unreasonable to close off all the sections just to prevent a few from being repped in.

Now, you may want to close off the 10% Giveaway section to the public. We could do this as well, but we want non-members, which are potential members, to get a taste of the site and perhaps seeing some available invites may persuade them to join.

We also have specific sections and an IRC channel for intro mods and workers to discuss any reasonable doubt, and I think we've done a fine job with the current crew, so I don't really see a need for this change.

I know this topic has been discussed before and has been rejected, but I'll leave the thread open for opinions other members may have.

@IMAGINE: We do have an example for them to look at. It's in our intro guide.

I have to agree with IMAGINE here. There would have to be some sort of "example" present for them as I know I looked on a couple of intros when I first applied here.

Being able to view other intros can be helpful to a midget who may not understand something on their own application.

Also even if a midget steals it's only going to be a matter of time before they are caught on here anyways.

@IMAGINE Yes, that could be a good one, if this is implemented by chance. Not exactly an example (because they will take the same wording) but an sample of what they should write, but as el2em stated there is also in the intro guideline

@el2em: fully understood. TBH I forgot that aspect you mentioned. As I stated it may be rejected, this suggestion was an optional idea.

I know is a great job the current system, I have no doubt and this suggestion is supposed to be insignificant :D

about the "example/sample" thing. i took a look at the sticky and i have to say it feels more of a guide than a sample.

i was more thinking in the lines of a "person" so to speak. smth like this:



it should look somewhat similar to this wacky one and it should be made into a sticky.



*by the way, took me forever to make those pics

I like the idea but like most suggestions it also has it's disadvantages. Since the staff has already stated they want us to do our best to rep in the midgets (not decline them) being able to look at the other intro's really helps them get their intro at least partially acceptable. Having to constantly make corrections drives midgets away from the site.

I am with Oki on this one we are trying to get them rep in and having them make too many changes drives them away also there are plenty of tutorials on how do do an intro besides the example on the FAQs, furthermore the workers guide the midgets so I believe the current way works and this from someone who has rep over 1000 midgets into the site not someone standing in the sidelines so I say leave it alone like it is